Chicken and Gouda Cannelloni

A creative twist on traditional cannelloni, featuring chicken, gouda, and herbs, all wrapped in freshly cooked pasta and baked to a golden brown. A delicious and satisfying Italian-inspired dish.

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Italian
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1.5lbsChicken Breast, diced
  • 1cupMilk
  • 1Egg, beaten
  • 12cupPasta Sheets
  • 1mediumCucumber, diced
  • 1tspPaprika
  • 0.5tspChili Powder
  • 1cupRice, cooked
  • 0.5cupYogurt
  • 1.5cupsGouda Cheese, shredded
  • 3clovesGarlic, minced
  • 0.25cupFresh Herbs, chopped (e.g., parsley, basil, oregano)

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

    5m
  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

    10mmedium heat
  3. 3

    In a food processor, combine the cooked chicken, milk, beaten egg, paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

    5m
  4. 4

    Cook the pasta sheets according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    10m
  5. 5

    In a bowl, mix together the diced cucumber, cooked rice, yogurt, and half of the shredded Gouda cheese.

    5m
  6. 6

    Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture onto each pasta sheet. Top with a spoonful of the cucumber-rice mixture. Carefully roll up the pasta sheets to create the cannelloni.

    10m
  7. 7

    Arrange the cannelloni in a baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded Gouda cheese, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs.

    5m
  8. 8

    Bake the cannelloni in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    30m375°F (190°C)